Rice and Peas (11 Mar. 1993)

Gareth's father Justin comes to visit the restaurant. He claims Gareth can't cook Jamaican food. Gareth thinks he has something to prove.

Director:

John Birkin

Writers:

Peter Tilbury, Lenny Henry (idea)

Stars:

Lenny Henry, Caroline Lee-Johnson, Elizabeth Bennett

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Lenny Henry	...	Gareth
Caroline Lee-Johnson	...	Janice (as Caroline Lee Johnson)
Elizabeth Bennett	...	Lola
Roger Griffiths	...	Everton
Claire Skinner	...	Lucinda
Gary Parker	...	Piers
Erkan Mustafa	...	Otto
Oliver Samuels	...	Justin

Storyline

Lola brings back a plate of food untouched. After the staff find out there's nothing wrong with it, a black man suddenly barges into the kitchen. He refuses to pay anything. He thinks the food is arty-crafty, too expensive, that the portions are too small and he dislikes the French names on the menu. It's Justin Blackstock, Gareth's estranged father. After a diner at home, he claims Gareth is unable to cook Jamaican food. Although he knows nothing about it, Gareth decides to serve only Caribbean food at Le Chateau next Friday. Everton, an expert in this type of cuisine, thinks this will be his chance to prove himself. Lucinda, Piers and Otto make fun of him.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 1993 (UK)

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Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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